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Riots may affect Premier League

Football authorities are in talks about whether this weekend's fixtures in London will be staged.

Allen spurred by new Swansea deal

Joe Allen says Swansea City's decision to give him a new four-year deal is a huge confidence boost as he prepares for life in the Premier League.

Coventry downed by Bury comeback

League One Bury come back from a goal down to cause an upset against Championship side Coventry in the first round of the Carling Cup.

Bale's Wales return pleases Speed

Tottenham star Gareth Bale is set to play under Wales boss Gary Speed for the first time in the friendly with Australia.

We must beat Faroes - Worthington

Manager Nigel Worthington says Northern Ireland must beat the Faroe Isalnds to have any hope of Euro 2012 qualification.

The Knowledge | Which team has the best unbeaten run in the first match of the season? | Jacob Steinberg

Plus: Getting to finals without winning a game; matches in working hours; and clubs named after fictional characters (2). Send your questions and answers to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter"I've been able to trawl through Coventry's recent opening-day results since entering the...

Sneijder keen on a move to Man Utd

??? Dutch midfielder's Internazionale wages may be an obstacle??? 'There have been unofficial talks; there have been contacts'Wesley Sneijder has revived the prospect of a move to Manchester United by confirming he is interested in joining the Premier League champions and that "unofficial talks"...

Distin: Arsenal will not get Jagielka

??? Centre-back 'has not said he wants to go anywhere else'??? Distin admits club would struggle to withstand injury crisisSylvain Distin believes Arsenal's pursuit of Phil Jagielka is destined to fail as the Everton and England defender has given no indication he wants to swap Goodison Park for...